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Solve -2(5x+8)=14+6x

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X=-15/8 thats should be your answer
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Answer:

x = -15/8

Explanation:

-2(5x+8) = 14+6x

Expand the brackets.

-10x+-16 = 14+6x

-10x-16 = 14+6x

Add -6x and 16 on both dies.

-10x-6x = 14+16

-16x = 30

Divide -16 into both sides.

x = -30/16

x = -15/8

The solution for the equation is x = -15/8

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